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written and directed by Murali Krishna. The film stars

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and

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. The film's soundtrack was composed by

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and was a success. The film released on 16 March 2001 and became a relative success and Karan performance was critically acclaimed.

Plot

Vinodh and Manoj are best friends. Manoj gives Vinodh a manager job of his three-star hotel. They both are in love with Neetha, but Neetha is actually in love with Vinodh. This causes a strain in their friendship, and Manoj fires Vinodh from his manager job. The film ends with a message to the audience that 'love is divine (pleasing) but friendship is pristine (unspoilt)'.

Cast

as Vinoth *

as Neeta *

as Manoj * Ramji as Manoj's friend *

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as Visalakshi, Vinoth's mother *

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as Gopal, Manoj's coworker *

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as Guru, Manoj's coworker *

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as Murugan, Manoj's home servant * Alphonsa (special appearance in "Nee Paarthuttu Ponaalum")

Soundtrack

The soundtrack was composed by

and lyrics were penned by

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and Bharani.

References

2001 films 2000s Tamil-language films 2001 romantic drama films Indian romantic drama films {{2000s-Tamil-film-stub